What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 249?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 249 is a Bronze Quadrans of Augustus (1 AD-14 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 249.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 249?

The obverse depicts Male, diademed, right. The reverse depicts Bull butting left with the inscription GERMANVS INDVTILLI F. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 249?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 249 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.86g, diameter 16mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Augustus Quadrans — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 249

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 249

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

1 AD-14 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.86g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Male, diademed, right

Reverse

GERMANVS INDVTILLI F

Bull butting left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 249 is a quadrans of Augustus (1 AD-14 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Bull butting left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.86g, 16mm diameter.

About the Quadrans

The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.

About the Treveri Mint

Treveri (modern Trier, Germany) was one of the principal mints of the late Roman Empire, operating from the late third century through the fifth century. It was a primary source of gold solidi for the Western Empire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 249?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 249 is a Bronze Quadrans of Augustus (1 AD-14 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 249.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 249?: The obverse depicts Male, diademed, right. The reverse depicts Bull butting left with the inscription GERMANVS INDVTILLI F. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 249?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 249 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.86g, diameter 16mm, die axis 7 h, struck.